Senior Security Operations Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Perform continuous monitoring of security events and alerts across enterprise systems
• Analyze and triage alerts from SIEM and threat detection tools to determine severity and impact
• Execute incident response procedures, including containment, eradication, and recovery actions
• Conduct detailed log analysis to identify suspicious activity and indicators of compromise
• Escalate and document security incidents in accordance with established procedures
• Support development and refinement of detection rules, alerts, and use cases within SIEM platforms
• Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers and leadership to strengthen defensive capabilities
• Maintain accurate and detailed incident records, reports, and documentation
• Ensure alignment with federal cybersecurity standards, policies, and best practices
• Participate in shift-based operations as required to support 24/7 monitoring environments

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a closely related field is preferred; A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Six plus (6+) years of experience in security operations, SOC analysis, or incident response in a federal agency is required
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst Certification)
• Hands-on experience with: SIEM platforms and alerting systems Log analysis across network, endpoint, and cloud environments Threat detection and monitoring tools
• SIEM platforms and alerting systems
• Log analysis across network, endpoint, and cloud environments
• Threat detection and monitoring tools
• Demonstrated experience in: Daily cyber monitoring and alert triage Incident response execution within a structured environment Supporting cybersecurity operations in a federal environment
• Daily cyber monitoring and alert triage
• Incident response execution within a structured environment
• Supporting cybersecurity operations in a federal environment
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat vectors, and attack methodologies
• Ability to analyze complex data sets and respond to security incidents under pressure
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• An active Public Trust or had one in a recent position
• Requires US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FISMA)
• Familiarity with ticketing systems and SOC workflows
• Exposure to cloud security monitoring (e.g., Azure, AWS)
• Experience in 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) environments

Work Environment & Schedule

• Full-time, on-site role based in Washington DC.
• Travel may be required based on project and stakeholder needs.

Why OMG Federal

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